Early Intervention Assistant

Momentum; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Retirement Plan (403B)

Direct Deposit

Reliable Schedule

Job summary

Momentum PTN in Torrance, CA is seeking an Early Intervention Assistant for a part-time role. You will support therapists and teachers, help children participate in activities, and foster safe, engaging environments for families and kids.

The position requires a high school diploma, English communication, and the ability to pass background checks; a bachelor's in Child Development or Psychology is preferred. Momentum offers flexible hours and a supportive nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent; required
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, or related field; preferred
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
• Work collaboratively with families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Provides ongoing support to therapists and teachers by encouraging children to participate in therapy group or other program activities
• Builds, supports, and maintains relationships with participating families
• Assists children in safely completing therapeutic activities and promote social interaction and play
• Leads the developmental center activities by providing stimulating and structured play activities for children to practice the skills that they are learning in their therapy groups
• Participates in daily collaboration and monthly staff meetings
• Participates in maintenance of equipment and toys
• Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Legal eligibility to work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Child Development/Psychology

Job description

Part-time schedules available

Momentum PTN

Momentum PTN is hiring a Early Intervention Assistant for our Torrance location.

As the Early Intervention Assistant, you will provide high quality, compassionate, and professional services to children with special needs and their families. Our Early Intervention Assistant have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in education and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Part-time):

• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Direct Deposit
• Reliable Schedule

Early Intervention Assistant Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Provides ongoing support to therapists and teachers by encouraging children to participate in therapy group or other program activities
• Builds, supports, and maintains relationships with participating families
• Assists children in safely completing therapeutic activities and promote social interaction and play
• Leads the developmental center activities by providing stimulating and structured play activities for children to practice the skills that they are learning in their therapy groups
• Participates in daily collaboration and monthly staff meetings
• Participates in maintenance of equipment and toys
• Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Early Intervention Assistant Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent; required
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, or related field; preferred
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
• Work collaboratively with families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.